My chihuahua-terrier Rain reigns over my house. Princess from the day I brought her home, prancing as if on parade with delicate feet and ballerina legs. These days she has ascended to the throne, and by throne, I mean, wherever she damn well pleases. Our king-sized bed. The top of our couch cushions. Kody and I, loyal subjects, cater to her whims. We adore her.

Thirteen years later, Rain’s once-black face and throat have become a sophisticated white, she takes advantage of her beauty rest, and she still loves unconditionally. And Martha? Well, I owe her for the arm-twisting, she has been a dog-sitter for me, and we’re overdue for another girls’ trip.
Ummm, so I realize that I could’ve categorized this post under R for Rain during this A-Z blogging challenge, but I needed a Q. Ummm, now I need an R post. 😊 And this is why it’s called a challenge and why I’m happy for another day. If you liked reading about Rain, perhaps you would enjoy my other posts. It’s all about gratitude this April, and I’m thankful for Rain and Martha and Mona and much:
A is for Apple and B is for Boozer and C is for Champagne and Chanel No. 5 and D is for Dad and E is for Epiphany and F is for Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope and G is for Great _______ and H is for Hatbox and Honeysuckle and I for an I and J is for Jesus and K is for Kody and L is for the Lovely Lauren and M is for the Marvelous Misti and a Dirty Martini and N is for the Numbers and O is for the Oversized Owl and P—Prayer and My Grandmother’s Pearls
Marvellous🤗adorable Rain👍
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Yes and yes! Thank you so much, Chef V!
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Is the pure truth😉👌
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❤️
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Stories like this are the best. Rain is the Queen of her domain.
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She’s completely spoiled, and I take full responsibility!
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What a beautiful story!!!
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Thank you, Lisa! It was love at first sight.
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Good story. amazing how these little guys can worm their ways into our lives. Thanks for sharing. Allan
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And how they worm their ways into our beds. I grew up with a dog, but he slept in the garage. I’m a sucker for animals. Thanks for visiting, Allan!
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A fun and heartwarming story to wake up to this morning. What a stroke of luck for you and Rain to be brought together that day! Just what I needed. Thanks Crystal!
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That’s a nice story about how you got your lovely Rain.
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Thank you, Beate! ❤️ I’m happy you see her loveliness!
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Wonderful story. Rescues are best.
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One of my best decisions! Thank you, my friend!
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This was a great story, just what I needed today, a feel good message during these rather dark times. I’m excited to “read” about your R post. I just ordered the book Freedom is Blogging in your Underwear! What are you reading? C
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Thanks, Cheryl! I’m trying to finish Untamed by Glennon Doyle. Maybe since I finished my R post I will do that before I get to U. I still have S and T to think about first.
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Groucho Marx said. “Outside of a dog, man’s best friend is a book. Inside a dog its too dark to reads.” Have a great day. Jerry
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Gotta love Groucho! And great quotes! Stay well, Jerry!
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Oh, my goodness gracious alive! You plopped that little doggie right into the lap of luxury! No wonder she’s Queen of your household. Here, His Royal Highness puts on his own majestic manners, ruling our house as Bonnie Prince Charlie. The long-eared, four-legged spaniel, that is.
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Hi Jo! You’ve nailed it. We love our animals, don’t we? ❤️
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Well, you found your R already 🙂
Rain sounds gorgeous. She’s lucky. As are you. I never knew dogs could
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Fly…
Love, light and glitter
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Q is for Queen of the #Quarantine
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😊 Outosego, you’re the best!
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Shared for once again. I really do like your Queen!
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Our 14th Christmas together. She’s still quite sprightly. ❤️
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On Flipboard Mag :
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Love it. Thank you.
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You’ re welcome, Crystal. I’m happy you like it.
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Reblogged :
https://outosegoclips.wordpress.com/2020/12/18/q-is-for-queen-of-the-quarantine/
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A perfect gift! Thank you, Outosego! Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas to you all !!!
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